On this day 19th October – King John…
1216– King John also known as John Lackland dies at Newark-on-Trent, speculation was rife that he had been poisoned. his body...
19 October, 2014
On this day 17th October – Charles II…
1662 King Charles II of England - the merry monarch as he was known, sells Dunkirk to France...
17 October, 2014
On this day 15th October, the King that was never crowned…
1066– Edgar the Etheling proclaimed King of England, but never crowned. Reigned until 10 December 1066. Hundreds...
15 October, 2014
On this day 14th October- Not a good day in history for some Monarchs…
Not a good day in history for some Monarchs...
14 October, 2014
Declaration of title…
A "Declaration of Title" is not proof of ownership of a lordship or barony title....
10 October, 2014
Berkhamsted Castle
Whilst researching one of our most complex histories to date, we decided to go and...
02 October, 2014
A visit to Sulgrave Manor… the ancestral home of George Washington
Sulgrave Manor is the ancestral home of George Washington, located near Banbury in the heart...
22 September, 2014
The Baron and Baroness of North Cadbury, a summer holiday with a difference
This week Manorial Counsel received an email from the Baron and Baroness of North Cadbury who...
15 September, 2014
World War 1 Centenary
It has been a very emotional couple of weeks with the Centenary of World War...
07 August, 2014
The Unknown Soldier Anniversary
For the most part we all get on with our lives and it is not...
14 July, 2014